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16 Popular Apartment Hotels in Osaka: Perfect for Families and Travelling with Kids - Fall in Love After One Stay!
Looking for family-friendly accommodations in Osaka that feel just like home? We've rounded up 16 popular apartment-style hotels perfect for travelers with kids. These spacious stays offer kitchens with cooking utensils, laundry facilities, and even balconies—everything you need for a comfortable and convenient trip. With glowing reviews on booking sites, these hotels are a hit with families. Let's explore these comfortable accommodations! Photos: Booking.com (MIMARU Osaka Shinsaibashi WEST / Citadines Namba Osaka / Minn Nishiumeda / Osaka Minami-Kaiyukan Tennouji International Apartment)
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Arashiyama, Uzumasa Winter
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Wakayama, Koyasan Historical Places
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Wakayama, Koyasan Other Accommodations
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Hikone, Nagahama Autumn
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Kansai Airport Hotels
Things to Do in Osaka & Kyoto in January 2025: Celebrate the New Year with Festivals & Events
January is a special month in Japan, marking the start of a new year filled with celebrations. In the Kansai region, you’ll find historic events like the "Ebisu Festival," which prays for business prosperity, and the "Wakakusa Yamayaki" in Nara, an ancient tradition that signals the arrival of early spring. This guide highlights January’s top events and festivals in Kansai, including exciting anime-themed attractions featuring beloved characters like Detective Conan and Crayon Shin-chan. This page contains promotional content.
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Umeda, Osaka Station, Kitashinchi Other Entertainment
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Kyoto Station, To-ji Temple Ryokan
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Kyoto Station, To-ji Temple Gift Shops
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Shin-Osaka Gift Shops
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Kobe, Sannomiya, Kitano Castles
15 Recommended Places to Stay in Umeda for 2024: Hot Picks for Hotels and Apartments For Every Traveler
Osaka's Umeda neighborhood is a bustling area with popular shopping destinations and easy access to public transport. It serves as a hub for express buses and provides convenient travel within Osaka and nearby cities like Kyoto and Kobe. Additionally, direct trains like HARUKA and Kanku Rapid offer a seamless journey to Kansai International Airport. Umeda is a 5-star choice for accommodation in Osaka with 15 outstanding options showcased here, including new openings in 2023 and 2024. Main image: Booking.com, prtimes
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Umeda, Osaka Station, Kitashinchi Yakiniku
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Kobe, Sannomiya, Kitano Downtown
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Osaka Castle, Tenmabashi, Kyobashi Hotels
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Umeda, Osaka Station, Kitashinchi Grocery Stores
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Nara, Ikoma, Tenri Ryokan
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Nijo Castle, Kyoto Imperial Palace Other Sightseeing
Enjoy a Deeper Connection to Japan With Fascinating Cultural Experiences in Kyoto and Osaka
There are many ways in which you can take part in carefully curated Japanese cultural experiences while visiting Kyoto and Osaka. If you’re looking to uncover a more meaningful side to Japan while traveling through Kansai, we’ll tell you how. (This article contains promotional information.)
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Kobe, Sannomiya, Kitano Other Restaurants
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kyoto Suburbs Villages
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kyoto Suburbs Unique Hotels
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Osaka Suburbs Other Japanese Food
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Mie Suburbs Other Activities
15 Attractions & Things To Do In Arashiyama For First-Time Visitors
There are so many things to do in Arashiyama, Kyoto's popular tourist area! From snapping selfies on the Togetsukyo Bridge stretching over the Oi River, exploring the footpaths immersed in the lush Bamboo Forest, and riding the Sagano Romantic Train, here are 15 fun things to do in Arashiyama that you won't want to miss!
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Wakayama, Koyasan Other Sightseeing
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Kinosaki Onsen Hot Springs (Onsen) & Bath Houses (Sento)
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Umeda, Osaka Station, Kitashinchi Other Sightseeing
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Umeda, Osaka Station, Kitashinchi Other Shopping
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Umeda, Osaka Station, Kitashinchi
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Umeda, Osaka Station, Kitashinchi Other Sightseeing
Inspiration for Accommodations
Choice Spots
- Arashiyama, Uzumasa
- Gion, Kawaramachi, Kiyomizu-dera Temple
- Kobe, Sannomiya, Kitano
- Kyoto Station, To-ji Temple
- Namba, Dotonbori, Shinsaibashi
- Nara, Ikoma, Tenri
- Shinsekai, Tennouji, Tsuruhashi
- Umeda, Osaka Station, Kitashinchi
- USJ, Nanko Port
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